The EYFS
Every child deserves the best possible start in life and support to fulfil their full potential. A safe, secure and happy childhood is important in its own right, and it provides the foundation for children to make the most of their talents and abilities as they grow up.
At Sandhills we follow the National Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS). This legal document relates to all elements of young children's learning, development and welfare outlining our obligations as a provider. The overarching aim of the EYFS is to help young children to achieve the five 'Every Child Matters' outcomes of feel safe, adopt healthy lifestyles, achieve and enjoy, make a positive contribution and develop skills for the future.
We use the document as essential advice and guidance to evaluate the practice and quality in our settings to ensure every child between birth and five make age appropriate progress. We work with you to carefully document the progress of your child through their home and nursery experiences. The EYFS will also be used in your child's reception year and this personalised learning journey then forms part of the smooth transition to school.
The EYFS principles guide the work of all practitioners and are grouped into four distinct but complementary themes;
- A unique child
- Positive Relationships
- Enabling Environments
Learning and Development
- The early learning goals and educational programme
The EYFS promotes effective practice through each of the six areas of learning to support children through various stages of maturity and development. These are reflected in your child's learning journey and personalised planning, they include;
- Personal, social and emotional development
- Communication, language and literacy
- Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy
- Knowledge and understanding of the world
- Creative development
- Physical development
